Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance, and restores, repairs, or replaces faulty or inoperative equipment as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment
• Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
• Advise management on continued use of unreliable or unsafe equipment
• Perform and document calibrations on electrical equipment
• Tune drives on various equipment to optimize performance
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation for facility coverage

Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all plant and departmental safety rules
• Operate all equipment and tools safely
• Complete non-routine safety evaluations for irregular tasks
• Take responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and compliant manner

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as an electrical technician
• Experience operating forklifts (electric and gas), scissor lifts, and JLG aerial equipment preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, and equipment modification
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify equipment issues and perform maintenance independently
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (spreadsheets and databases)

Core Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Technical aptitude